Author: Brett Bergen

I am a freelance concert photographer who travels around the country photographing bands. My home is Chicago and I love the music scene here. My goal right now, besides building my business and brand, is to photograph a show at every venue in the city of Chicago.

Pearl Jam’s Away Shows at Wrigley Field Wowed the crowds both nights

Posted on August 24, 2018 by Brett Bergen

For the Pearl Jam faithful, seeing them at Wrigley Field is always a must. And with this mini US summer tour, fans came in droves. ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Away Shows,Boom Gaspar,Eddie Vedder,Jeff Ament,Matt Cameron,Mike McCready,Pearl Jam,Pearl Jam 2018,Pearl Jam Away Shows,Stone Gossard,Wrigley Field,Wrigleyville

Smashing Pumpkins pack the United Center for their hometown shows

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Brett Bergen

With a summer of epic shows being played in and around Chicago, you can have shows that you want to see that get lost in ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Billy Corgan,Cherub Rock,Emily Haines,Eye,Jack Bass,James Iha,Jeff Schroeder,Jimmy Chamberlain,Katy Cole,Mayonnaise,Metric,Rhinoceros,Shiny and Oh So Bright,Siva,smashing pumpkins,Solara,Today,united center

Radiohead kicks off their 2018 North American tour with an epic 2 night run at the United Center

Posted on July 11, 2018November 16, 2018 by Brett Bergen

Radiohead made their return to Chicago by kicking off their North American Tour with 2 shows at the United Center. This being the first time ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged 15 Step,Colin Greenwood,Ed O'Brien,Exit Music,How To Disappear Completely,Jonny Greenwood,Kid A,Let Down,My Iron Lung,Paranoid Android,Philip Selway,radiohead,Street Spirit,Thom Yorke,united center

Dave Matthews Band returns after a hiatus and with a new look

Posted on July 9, 2018November 16, 2018 by Brett Bergen

After an official year and a half off as a full band with a few shows sprinkled in during that time off, Dave Matthews Band ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged All Along the Watchtower,Ants Marching,Buddy Strong,Carter Beauford,dave matthews,Dave Matthews Band,Dave Matthews Band Summer Tour 2018,DMB Tour 2018,Idea of You,Jeff Coffin,Rashawn Ross,Satellite,Stefan Lessard,Tim Reynolds,Tripping Billies

Thirty Seconds to Mars Monolith Tour brought hope and love to fans

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Brett Bergen

Thirty Seconds to Mars made their long awaited return to Chicago with their Monolith Tour. I was worried at how the show would be when ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged 30 Seconds to Mars,Closer To The Edge,Dangerous Night,do or die,Great Wide Open,Hail To The Victor,Jared Leto,joywave,Kings and Queens,Misterwives,Monolith Intro,Monolith Tour,Pyres of Varanasi,Remedy,Rescue Me,Shannon Leto,The Kill,thirty seconds to mars,This Is War,Up In The Air,Walk On Water

Summer Camp Music Festival 2018 Provides a Diverse Lineup over Memorial Day Weekend

Posted on June 14, 2018November 16, 2018 by Brett Bergen

For a Memorial Day weekend music festival in the U.S., this is a festival that is not to be missed and has been consistently on ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Aqueous,Cypress Hill,diplo,EOTO,Filibusta,Future Rock,GG Magree,Greensky Bluegrass,Guster,Henhouse Prowlers,Horseshoes & Hand Grenades,Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers,John Medeski's Mad Skillet,Keller Williams,Keys n Krates,Lawrence,Lettuce,moe.,Mungion,Organ Freeman,papadosio,Phil Lesh & The Terrapin Family Band,Pigeons Playing Ping Pong,Pink Talking Fish,Porn And Chicken,RL Grime,Scamp,Scamp 2018,Slightly Stoopid,sound tribe sector 9,Spafford,Statik,Steady Flow,sts9,Summer Camp,Summer Camp Music Festival,TAUK,The Funk Hunters,Tipper,Twiddle,tycho,Tyler Childers,Umphreys McGee,Victor Wooten Trio,Yonder Mountain String Band

Lettuce and Galactic brought the funk to the Riviera Theatre

Posted on February 24, 2018November 16, 2018 by Brett Bergen

Lettuce and Galactic, two titans of funk, were absolutely on fire. Galactic kicked off the night and was joined by Erica Falls. The night quickly ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged 65 Bars and Taste of Soul,Adam Deitch,Adam Smirnoff,Ben Ellman,Big Whiskers,Boban,Clap Your Hands,Corey Henry,Crushmore,Dolla Diva,Elephant Walk,Eric "Benny" Bloom,Eric Krasno,Erica Falls,Erick "Jesus" Coomes,Force,funk,Galactic,Gogo,Going Down,Hard Times,Hey Na Na,Higher and Higher,house,Jeff Raines,Khru,Lettuce,Like a Rolling Stone,Madison Square,Moksha,Morning Mr. Shmink,Neal Evans,Never Called You Crazy,Nigel Hall,Remember The Children,Richard Vogel,Right On,Riviera Theater,Robert Mercurio,Ryan Zoidis,Stanton Moore,You Don't Know

Lotus packs the Vic and warms fans with solid set on frigid night

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Brett Bergen

For a day that saw the city get a ton of snow, fans were not deterred to make it out to see Lotus perform at ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Bush Pilot,Chuck Morris,Clap Clap Clap,Fearless,Forgotten Name,Grayrigg,In An Outline,Inspector Norse,Jesse Miller,Jump Off,Kalea,Livingston Storm,Lotus,Luke Miller,Marvel Years,Mike Greenfield,Mike Rempel,Mikesnack,Opo,Slow Cookin,the vic theater,Tip of the Tongue,vic theater

Joywave headlines Lincoln Hall with a stellar performance

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Brett Bergen

After multiple shows where they have played support to many great bands, Joywave headlines Lincoln Hall and it was definitely overdue. Over the past few ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged 101wkqx,Benjamin Bailey,Daniel Armbruster,Destruction,Jeremiah Crespo,Joseph Morinelli,joywave,lincoln hall,Maybird,Paul Brenner,Somebody New,The Aces,Tongues

Silversun Pickups and Minus the Bear rock the Riviera

Posted on November 11, 2017 by Brett Bergen

The Riviera Theater was graced with 2 fantastic bands in the form of Silversun Pickups and Minus the Bear on Wednesday evening. A night that ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Alex Rose,brian aubert,Christopher Guanlo,Cory Murchy,Dave Knudson,Erin Tate,Jake Snider,joe lester,Minus the Bear,nikki monninger,Riviera Theater,silversun pickups

Brand New and Nada Smurf Fans pack out the Aragon and here’s why

Posted on October 17, 2017October 23, 2017 by Brett Bergen

Brand New has had a strong following throughout their career. To hear the news that they are looking to disband has made fans eager to ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Always Love,Brand New,Brian Lane,Daniel Lorca,Deja Entendu,Doug Gillard,Garrett Tierney,Ira Elliot,Jesse Lacey,Jesus,Matthew Caws,Nada Surf,popular,Sic Transit Gloria... Glory Fades,Soco Amaretto Lime,Sowing Season,The Devil and God Are Raging Inside Me,Vinnie Accardi,You Won't Know

The Pixies sell out the Chicago Theatre and Wow fans with a stellar show

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Brett Bergen

When you get a chance to see an iconic band like The Pixies, that has shaped the music scene for the better, you go! One ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Black Francis,David Lovering,Dead,Debaser,Joey Santiago,Magdalena,Monkey Gone To Heaven,Paz Lenchantin,Silver Snail,The Chicago Theater,The Pixies,Where Is My Mind

Umphrey’s McGee returns to Northerly and its one show for the ages

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Brett Bergen

When Umphrey’s McGee rolled through Chicago back in July, their show had so much potential. Before the first set could be completed, a nasty storm ...

Posted in ReviewsTagged Andy Farag,Brendan Bayliss,Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island,Jake Cinninger,Joel Cummins,Kris Myers,Mike Racky,Northerly Island,Ryan Stasik,Thompson Twins,Umphreys McGee,ween

Young the Giant, Cold War Kids, and Joywave rock Northerly Island

Posted on September 11, 2017September 20, 2017 by Brett Bergen

Young the Giant returns to Chicago for a memorable evening out on Northerly Island. This time they brought along Joywave and Cold War Kids, resulting ...